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Insured’s Position On “Collapse” Issue Falls Down in Washington Court

In American Economy Ins. Co. v. CHL, LLC, an insured owned an apartment complex in Seattle. The insurer issued commercial property insurance for the building from 1999 to 2005. The policy provided coverage for losses caused by a “collapse.” The… Continue Reading →

NY Appellate Court “Waives” Goodbye to Insured’s Argument for Coverage From Wall Collapse

In Provencal LLC v. Tower Ins. Co. of NY, Tower Insurance Company of New York (Tower) issued a commercial property policy to Provencal LLC. Heavy rains caused the collapse of a retaining wall. At trial, the parties stipulated that the… Continue Reading →

Another Court, Another Interpretation of “Collapse”

Paul and Annette Fabozzi procured a homeowner’s policy from Lexington Insurance Company. After renovating their home, the interior walls rotted so much that the home was on the verge of collapse. The Fabozzis sought coverage from the Lexington policy. Lexington… Continue Reading →

9th Circuit Holds Decay Between Walls Did Not Trigger Decades-Old “Collapse” Coverage

In the unpublished Queen Anne Park Homeowners Assoc. v. State Farm Fire & Cas. Ins. Co., the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals addressed a HOA’s 2011 claim for coverage under property insurance policies issued by State Farm when it… Continue Reading →

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